Don't get me wrong. I love putting together fun activities and games for my kids. I also think it's pretty clear from this here blog that I'm a fan of crafts with my kids too. But I also think boredom is important too. That's why I'm also a big fan of stepping back and letting my kids get bored. Boredom -- and slowing down -- leads to imagination. It forces kids to become more self-aware. It's … [Read more...]
How to Make a Simple Mud Garden (and Why My Kids Love It)
My kids love the mud. They love jumping in it. They love squishing their hands in it. Simply put, they love getting dirty (once upon a time my oldest hated it, but that's another story). So when we set out to make a new raised garden bed, they wanted to get involved. The only problem? We didn't want them stomping down any new plants. That's one of the reasons we decided to make them their … [Read more...]
How to Throw a Disney-Themed Backyard Picnic
We may not be able to travel to Disney World right now, but we can bring the magical world of Disney to our backyard. Hopefully it will also help cast a spell on meal time too. Because, I don't know about you, but I am tired of answering the question: what's for dinner? That's one reason that I'm moving as many meals as I can from the dining room table to the backyard for a picnic. (This is a … [Read more...]
Lessons From Building Raised Garden Beds (and Why We Love Them)
In the Midwest, gardening season is finally upon us! We loved our raised garden bed last year -- and all the tomatoes and vegetables we grew inside it -- and this year we decided to add another one to expand our garden. This year was the the year we finally invested in getting some tools of our own, rather than borrowing them from neighbors or family. Now, we have some fun projects in the works … [Read more...]
5 Board Games Preschoolers Love
My three-year-old's attention span is, shall we say, limited. He tends to flit from activity to activity unless it's something he really loves. Thankfully, he currently loves board games. I love that he loves them. Not only are they a way for me to have quality time with him, but board games also teach him a ton too. (Not that he realizes that!) Many games for preschoolers are great for … [Read more...]
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